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Best Buy Broadens its Furniture Footprint

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 Alan Wolf

Adds new outdoor collection and more in-store displays

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Supply Chain Choking Amish Craftsmen Too

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 Andy Kriege

Bottlenecks are reaching down into rural America

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Malouf’s Partnership with BrandSource Blossoms

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 YSN Staff

Fast-growing mattress and furniture line features rebates and FTS exclusives

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Slowing Furniture Demand and What to Do About It

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 Alan Wolf

Time to resume a promotional stance?

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FTS Partners with Corsicana Mattress

April 21, 2022April 22, 2022 YSN Contributor

Aggressive new program brings rebates and special pricing for members

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On the Scene@Summit: Furniture Technology Source

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 YSN Staff

FTS chief Michael Posa provides a look ahead at the furniture market and AVB’s plans for it

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On the Scene at Summit: Ashley Furniture

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 YSN Staff

Ashley’s Tripp Riley and Erica Sparrow give YSN the lowdown.

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Summit Speaker: It’s a Whole New Ballgame for Bedding

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 Andy Kriege

Mike Magnuson of GoodBed.com presented an informative and eye-opening presentation to furniture and mattress dealers who were just waking up at last week’s Furniture Town Hall breakfast during Summit.

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Tempur Sealy: Supply Chain ‘Damn Near Close to Normal’

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Alan Wolf

Tempur Sealy said a slowdown in consumer demand during the fourth quarter, particularly for entry-level products, has helped the mattress maker work down back orders and take customers off allocation.

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It’s Full Speed Ahead for Furniture Technology Source

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 YSN Contributor

Ahead of next month’s BrandSource Summit 2022, here’s a look what’s in store for Furniture Technology Source (FTS) members, both at the show and for the balance of the year.

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New Round of Price Hikes at Ashley

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Alan Wolf

Ashley Furniture will implement another round of price increases and surcharges next month in response to rising across-the-board costs.

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Sales Momentum Continues for Furniture, Appliance and Tech Stores

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Alan Wolf

Despite Omicron, inflation and Ukraine, consumer spending on appliances, home furnishings and electronics remained strong last month, albeit with somewhat less fervor than last year.

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No Rest for Mattress Makers

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 Alan Wolf

Two of the world’s largest mattress manufacturers, Serta Simmons and Tempur Sealy, have launched new lines tied to this week’s Las Vegas Winter Market.

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Dealers End 2021 with a Strong December

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Alan Wolf

Appliance, consumer tech and home furnishings retailers closed out a rough-and-tumble year with a December to remember.

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The Top 3 Home Furnishings Challenges in 2022

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 Alan Wolf

While many retailers are still catching their breath from 2021, BrandSource software partner STORIS is helping dealers getting a handle on the new year with its 2022 Home Furnishings Retail Trend Guide.

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Serta’s Melanie Huet Shares the Secret to Her Success

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 Andy Kriege

Melanie Huet is one of the highest-ranking women in home furnishings.

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The Final Tally for Home Furnishings

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Alan Wolf

Despite the trials and tribulations of the supply chain, 2021 proved to be a bountiful year for the home furnishings business.

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An Open Letter from Serta’s New CEO

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 YSN Staff

Earlier this month, onetime Walmart exec Shelley Huff took the reins of Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) as CEO from the retiring David Swift.

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Featured Furniture Group Members 

BrandSource Member Oscar Miskelly Addresses Furniture Challenges

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 Alan Wolf

BrandSource member Oscar Miskelly, CEO of Mississippi’s seven-store Miskelly Furniture, offered insights into his company’s inventory position and customer communications at Furniture Today magazine’s 2021 Leadership Conference.

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Ashley Expanding Furniture Production, Again

December 10, 2021 Alan Wolf

Ashley Furniture is ending a year marked by an aggressive manufacturing buildout with news of another capacity expansion.

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News Briefs

The Price Is (Not) Right: The chairman of Nebraska Furniture Mart said soaring inflation is beginning to impact demand for home goods. CNBC TV
Under Pressure: The strains on the global supply chain aren’t likely to let up anytime soon. Distribution Strategy Group
Hire Calling: The number of job openings — and employee resignations — reached the highest levels on record in March. The Wall Street Journal

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Good times at the BrandSource North Central Region Meeting in Duluth, MN! Lots of action at the Duckpin tonight, including Meg Bellrichard giving it her best shot!
Good times at the BrandSource North Central Region Meeting in Duluth, MN! Lots of action at the Duckpin tonight, including Meg Bellrichard giving it her best shot!
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That’s a wrap for the 2022 Summit! Alan and Allyssa sat down with AVB Vp of Events and Customer Experience Jennifer Baldwin for some closing thoughts! #OwnIt22
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That’s a wrap for the 2022 Summit! Alan and Allyssa sat down with AVB Vp of Events and Customer Experience Jennifer Baldwin for some closing thoughts! #OwnIt22
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